Nutrition: The Healthy Aging Solution outlines a holistic approach to skin and body care that positions the esthetician as a vital part of the clients’ wellness team.
Easy to use charts and graphs covering skin conditions and their causes, aging indicators, exercise routines, vitamin and mineral dietary guidelines and a practical diet assessment enables the esthetician to develop an individual success plan for each client.
Written for the skin care professional, this book is a ‘must-have’ reference that offers solutions for our aging population.
Key features:
- Nutritional support, lifestyle modification and fitness choices for a healthier and longer lifespan
- Comprehensive information on preventing or delaying symptoms of aging skin and body
- Tools to assess and plan a healthier diet for you and your clients
- How to enhance body treatments by managing and controlling your clients’ weight
- Nutrition, free radicals and stress management
- How to accelerate wound healing in pre and post-care surgery
- Interpreting food labels to make healthier choices
Contents
- The Basics of Nutrition
- Macronutrients
- Preventive Health Care
- Diet Planning
- Dietary Supplements and Their Role in Esthetics
- Nutritional Issues among Women
- Nutritional Support for Skin and Body Conditions
- Free Radicals and Stress Management
- Glycemic Index and Health
- Nutritional Counseling in Pre- and Post-care Surgery
- Skin Sensitivities and Allergies
- Weight Management
- Anti-aging and Nutrition
- Food Labels
- Physical Fitness
- Cultural Foods
Appendices
- Fat Soluble Vitamins
- Water Soluble Vitamins
- Minerals
- Ideal Body Weight and Body Mass Index
- Conversion Chart
Glossary
Index
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